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Sevens Season
We welcome players of all levels and ages to come and participate with us in this seven’s season.
We hold practice Tuesdays 8 pm and Thursdays 7 pm. More information on the location
6/26/10 Todd Miller 7’s Tournament
Miami Rugby is alive and well in 7’s….at least after a win in the first game vs. Orlando! With a team of 7 forwards Heman, Trevor, Marcelo, Rafael, Salesi, Jesse, Tio, and 2 backs, Luigi and Adrian, Miami settled into the tournament under Miami Team Manager Rafael and his Assistant Jo and under the guidance of Interim Couch, Danny Sieh.
Team Manager Rafi and Asst. Jo, set up camp under a shaded park bench with a view of our pitch for the day. Rafi will be known as “Little G”…he fronted the tournament fee, and brought sandwiches, gatorade, water, ice, and fruits to satisfy the most discerning Miami RFC player.
Despite offers of assistance from 2 formidable Key West players (backs) to join our quest, the players decided to do it the Miami way…on our own with what we had. You could see the determination in their faces and the fitness training during the week pay off in the following match. But despite their best efforts, the young team from FAU were too fast and our backs could only chase’em down so many times. We suffered a loss to the eventual tournament winners.
Next came our cross state rivals, Naples…a young team with subs galore, Miami was spent after the first half and incurred their second and final loss. Selesi, despite some great individual efforts…a tap and go at the 50 for a try and a tap and go at the 50 with a hand off to brother Tio which eventually ended in a try, only had so much in his tank.
Miami left all they had on the field that day and there was a sense of satisfaction amongst the players for their efforts. You can only give your all and the outcome will determine itself…
On a note of camaraderie, Miami RFC was in support of the up and coming FIU women’s squad…we shared camp and strategies for the day and assisted them in their preparations for their 2nd entrance into the 7’s world of rugby. With coaches Luigi and Trevor going back and forth between games, they honed their “cupcakes” to perform the best that they could. And with great determination they went out onto the pitch and gave it their all. They suffered 2 setbacks with a broken wrist to their leader and Captain, Gena and a broken clavicle to Charlotte (see pic below). Despite the unlucky twist of fate, the girls marched on and finished their games with a record of 0-3, but came away with more experience and determination to improve their game.
Cheers,
Wade
Match-Secretary Miami RFC
6/20/10 Surfin 7s Tournament
With a group of about 15 players, Miami made it to the Shield Semi-Finals losing to the Sharks. We had a tough time, losing to USF, which were a much improved team after we stomped’em in the Sunshine State games and Bahamas I, which showed us what being fit can do for a team.
If we are to go to Todd Miller 7’s this weekend, we need a good showing at practice and commitment by players. After Mac’s email and the commitment showed by the players who are coming to practice learning the game and traveling to these tourneys, it should make those who have taken the summer off want to come back and help us improve.
The 7’s season is coming to a close let’s end it on a positive note by making it to the finals. We lost Ethan during the second match after he took a knock to the knee, but he assured us he’ll do whatever it takes to make it back on the pitch.
We shared our camp with the FIU mens squad who put on a good performance despite having a tough day on the pitch, as well as the FIU Women’s team in their inaugurel 7’s tourney, who showed alot of heart which made up for their lack of experience. They scored twice against the well seasoned womens team from Miami who were the dominant women’s team in the tourney.
Cheers,
Wade
Match-Secretary Miami RFC
Phillipe Leka Benefit Fund
To my extended rugby family,
On April 14, our beloved friend and Milwaukee Harlequin teammate, Phillippe Leka, passed away following a fatal neck injury during a rugby game on April 3.
We are raising funds to help support Phillippe’s family’s wishes to return him home to Fiji where he will be laid to rest with his mother in the village of Nayawa. The charitable fund will also support his partner Liliana and their one year old daughter Xyella.
Phillippe lived life to the fullest, particularly on the rugby field where he played with joy and passion. We will honor his memory by continuing to play, and support, the game he loved.
All donations are tax-deducible, and a PayPal account is not necessary. You can donate with your credit card right here: http://bit.ly/leka-fund
Regards,
Victor Drover
Milwaukee Harlequins
